Tag: Tourism Impacts

Petition Against Offshore Zone

Petition launched against proposed wind farm zone 27th August, 2023 By Monique Patterson, The Standard   Source; https://www.standard.net.au/story/8290079/south-west-residents-urged-to-sign-petition-on-proposed-wind-farm-zone/?src=rss (For Subscribers) South-west residents have been urged to sign an online petition opposing a proposed offshore wind farm zone between Portland and Warrnambool have been raised. Considered Renewables Portland launched the online petition, which already has nearly 400 signatures. … Continue reading Petition Against Offshore Zone →

Underground Power

Regional communities fight for underground power 15th February, 2022 By Benjamin Preiss, Regional editor, The Age Source: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/regional-communities-fight-for-underground-power-20220210-p59vec.html The company building a 190-kilometre renewable electricity transmission project in Victoria’s west will consider putting parts of it underground to avoid sections where overhead wires would most dominate the landscape. But regional communities in its path have … Continue reading Underground Power →

Locals In Tasmania’s Top Tourist Town Fight Wind Turbine Project

5th August, 2021 By Alysia Thomas-Sam Source: https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/tasmania-tourist-town-wind-turbine-war-with-energy-company/cfb3f70c-6bc2-4353-bc87-34d1440ba5ca In Tasmania's north-west, Stanley was crowned the state's top tourist town for 2021, known as the jewel of the region. Famous for an inactive volcano that resembles the shape of a nut and for some of the cleanest air in the world, Stanley is loved by locals. Sydney-based company Epuron also loves the … Continue reading Locals In Tasmania’s Top Tourist Town Fight Wind Turbine Project →